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Litharge
(Lead
Oxide -
Yellow
or Lead
Monoxide
or PbO)
is a
canary
yellow
to
reddish
yellow
powder.
The
product
is a
useful
ingredient
for the
storage
battery,
glass &
ceramic
industry.
It
occupies
an
important
place in
the
manufacture
of power
cables.
Typical
Properties
| Appearance |
Canary yellow to reddish yellow powder |
| PbO (% min) |
99.5 |
| Free Pb (% max) |
0.01 |
| Pb304 (% max) |
0.03 |
| Specific gravity |
9.50 |
| Apparent density (scott density) (g/ml) |
1.6 - 2.0 |
| Residue on 63 micron I.S. sieve (% max) |
0.10 |
| Volatile matter (% max) |
0.20 |
| Maltex insoluble in acetic acid (% max) |
0.10 |
| Water absorption |
100 - 105 mg/gm |
Packing
in 25 kg
nett
HDPE
bags
with
inner
polythene
liner
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